ChameleonTiny Manager vs NFC Developer App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChameleonTiny Manager
Configure all eight slots of your Chameleon device, including slot type, SAK mode, and UID mode. Transfer logs and virtualized cards to and from your device, and recover Mifare Classic keys by submitting detection logs.
- Configure all eight Chameleon slots
- Change active slots and set slot types
- Configure button actions
- Transfer logs and virtualized cards
- Preview and save card contents
- Recover Mifare Classic keys
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ChameleonTiny Manager is the best way to interact with your Chameleon on the go. # Manage ChameleonTiny Manager can be used to configure all eight slots of the Chameleon. Easily change the active slot; dive into the details of a specific slot; or set the type, SAK mode or UID mode. Plus, configure both buttons on the Chameleon for any of the supported short or long press actions. # Transfer ChameleonTiny Manager gives you maximum detail on the contents of you Chameleon. Transfer logs or virtualized cards from the Chameleon, preview their contents, and save them. You can even select virtualized cards from your phone to transfer to the Chameleon. # Recover ChameleonTiny Manager also supports downloading and parsing the Chameleon's detection log, as well as an online version of mfkey32v2. With the tap of a button, submit the log and recover any Mifare Classic keys.
NFC Developer App
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Program NFC tags with the dynamic URL feature. Supported tags: NTAG 424 DNA, NTAG 424 DNA TagTamper
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Developer App at none against ChameleonTiny Manager's 4. NFC Developer App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ChameleonTiny Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NFC Developer App asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChameleonTiny Manager ships an update every 5 months, NFC Developer App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | ChameleonTiny Manager | NFC Developer App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eric Betts | Arx Research |
In-app purchases
ChameleonTiny Manager
- Buy me caffeine$0.99
- Buy me a pack of NFC tags$4.99
- Buy me a field detector$19.99
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- Send me to DefCon$99.99
NFC Developer App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChameleonTiny Manager free?
Is NFC Developer App free?
Do ChameleonTiny Manager or NFC Developer App have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChameleonTiny Manager or NFC Developer App?
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